Naphthalene
City Corporation
Naphthalene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, or PAH, released from combustion of fossil fuels and waste incinerators, and also used as a moth repellent. PAHs increase the risk of cancer; damage the immune, nervous and reproductive systems; and can harm developing fetuses.
12
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-16 | 14198014601 | ND |
| 2015-07-21 | 15204001409 | ND |
| 2015-07-21 | 15204001407 | ND |
| 2015-08-17 | 15232001507 | ND |
| 2015-10-20 | 15295005207 | ND |
| 2016-08-03 | 16216004801 | ND |
| 2017-08-07 | 17222009601 | ND |
| 2018-07-31 | 18213001509 | ND |
| 2018-07-31 | 18213001507 | ND |
| 2018-09-26 | 18270000401 | ND |
| 2018-10-22 | 18298002107 | ND |
| 2019-07-10 | 19192010301 | ND |